GOLD 2016 Programme
Method/ Duration |
Date |
Location |
Content |
Classroom Full day |
29 Sept |
Coleraine |
AM - Introductions, Structure of TrailShadow Exped training, “Participant/Parent 'Supervisor Agreement”, Admin, 20 conditions PM - Clothing and gear, Fitness requirements, Rucksack packing, Nutrition, Personal fitness programme planning. |
Hill Full day |
8 Oct |
Glenariff |
Assessment hike |
Class/Hill 2xHalf day |
30 Oct |
Dungonnel |
Compass, Maps, bearings and contours. (Where there are more than 7 candidates agree Team membership) Navigation games, search scenario |
Hill Full day |
12/13 Nov |
Springwell forest |
Following a route, leadership of a group, timing and pacing, camp cooking. |
Classroom Full day |
19 Nov |
TBC |
Team Self-Review. Review practice route. Draft their Expedition route, menu plans and confirmation of the expedition Aim. |
Hill Full day |
3/4 Dec |
Garron Plateau |
Moorland navigation, ticking-off, Improved timing, First Aid Scenario and emergency procedures on the hill. |
Hill Full day |
7/8 Jan |
Trostan |
Reading contours, Walking on steep ground. Flora and fauna awareness. Adverse weather camp skills, Leave No Trace training. |
Class/Hill 2xHalf day |
28/29 Jan |
TBC |
Blue Form draft, planning expedition Aim research and presentation. First Aid, camp craft theory, Repeat: Reading contours, Walking on steep ground |
Overnight Camp |
18/19 Feb |
Mournes |
Longer legs, Camp craft, Care of the environment, night navigation |
Poor Weather Alternative |
4/5 March |
Mournes |
Blue form confirmation, amend or confirm detail of exped route and aim research. |
Practice |
18-21 April |
Donegal Mts. |
4 days and 3 nights, |
Correction Day |
13 May |
TBC |
To address any issues identified during the practice |
Exped |
June - After Exams |
Derryveagh |
4 days and 3 nights, unaccompanied gathering data for presentation. |
Candidates will receive individual fitness programme advice and may join TrailShadow instructors on optional additional hikes.